How to identify Sprain?
- It affects ligaments.
- It is a pitta condition.
- It involves pain, swelling and blackish-bluish discoloration.
- It can be caused by tearing of ligaments.
Recommendations:
- Wrap the area in an elastic bandage.
- Drink some pineapple or pomegranate juice.
- Tie 2 tsp of brown mustard seeds in a cloth and add it to hot water. Soak the sprained part in water for 15 minutes.
- Make a paste with ½ tsp of turmeric and ½ tsp of salt with cold water and apply it to the sprained part.
- Take kaishore guggulu 200 mg twice a day.
References:
Primary Source: The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies - Vasant Lad - Section 3
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